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Big Ride 25

Last Saturday a dedicated group of jet skiers called Barham home for the night as they made their way from Albury to Goolwa in South Australia to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Dubbed the Big Ride 25 it is also hoping to create greater awareness of the disease.

Funding deed for feasibility study finalised

As communicated with shareholders in June 2024, Murray Irrigation (MIL) and our fellow southern irrigation infrastructure operators (IIOs), Coleambally Irrigation Cooperative Limited (CICL) and Murrumbidgee Irrigation Limited (MI), applied for funding under the Australian Government’s Resilient Rivers Water Infrastructure Program for a feasibility study to explore what is required to bolster the efficiency and resilience of our irrigation networks in an era of water recovery.

Forty out of forty for son of Rod Run founder

Steven Alldrick. Narrandera is a special place for me and my family not only going every year, being able to organise the run, but it is where I met my wife Kathleen and where I proposed to her. Kathleen and I met 24 years ago and have been together ever since ... Kathleen and I also share a passion for hot rods and custom cars ...

Easter Rod Run 2025 – What’s on: Message from the organisers

Steven Alldrick. A warm hello to all our entrants, visitors, and locals who have ventured to Narrandera this year for the 40th Narrandera Rod Run. We are excited to be back for another wonderful Easter, with a good number of entrants, we expect similar numbers around the oval at the show n shine on Sunday; with 400 cars in attendance.

13 candidates vying for vote in Riverina

The federal election ballot draw was held by the Australian Electoral Commission ... While there were many familiar names in the mix, some new ones emerged - including candidates from Pauline Hanson's One Nation party and the Shooters Fishers and Farmers ... Incumbent Member for Riverina, Nationals MP Michael McCormack was number 11 on the ballot draw.

Narrandera Argus, 17 April 2025

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New guide to help landholders navigate the energy transition: Sharpe, Moriarty

The Minns Labor Government and NSW Farmers have teamed up to launch a new guidebook that will help empower landowners and community members to better navigate and understand the transition to renewable energy.

Beware of politicians bearing gifts

It is about time that all we Australians of different political persuasions spoke up against the way our tax monies are all too often being manipulated and used for non-essential vote collecting purposes. Each day during the current national election campaign we have been wont to hear this or that politician standing for election often making 'pie in the sky' promises...

Paging results of ballot paper draw ahead of 2025 Federal Election

As a record 18 million Australians prepare to head to the polls on and leading up to May 3 for the 2025 Federal Election, Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) officials conducted the ballot paper draw for the Division of Page in Grafton on April 11.

Van owners get a reprieve

The owners of 136 semi-permanent holiday caravans in 4 Council managed caravan parks have won a reprieve from eviction on June 30, after Clarence Valley Councillors passed a rescission motion to halt the process 5 votes to 3 ... At the March 20 ordinary Council meeting, a foreshadowed motion put forward by Cr Peter Johnstone was carried 6 votes to 2... “They’ve been poorly treated, it’s an insult, it’s almost intimidation": Cr Cairns.

Centrespot Flowers to become Bidgee Blooms

Hay is set to welcome a new chapter for its local flower shop as Centrespot Flowers prepares to become Bidgee Blooms this August. Marg Bisset, who has been at the helm for 20 years, is gladly handing over the reins of the business to Emma Laracy ... Being a florist is what Emma calls the 'ultimate girl dream'.

Council votes to revisit its shed policy

"Why do we have a shed policy?" The question was asked by Cr John Perry at last month's Hay Shire Council meeting when he objected to a Development Application for a shed outside of the policy guidelines. "We're opening a Pandora's Box," he said.

“Just leave.” This woman did – and the system still almost cost her life

Imagine fleeing your home in your car with a screaming, terrified two-year-old and having no idea where to drive to. Too scared to head to your parent’s house, knowing that’s too obvious, and too far away. Hiding out in the streets of your hometown ... This is the story of one woman, Sechia Darlow, who lived a reality almost too harrowing to believe.

Wilcannia women play Rugby League

Several of the Wilcannia women have been training 3 nights a week with Rugby League. Last Friday night, some of these women of Wilcannia joined the Ivanhoe Hens to play their first Rugby League game in Rankin Springs. (5hrs away)

Invasive weed found at the Wilcannia Cemetery

Spiny Burrgrass. It's gnarly and sounds like it would win a fight against the cats eye burr. It's not from round here but it will grow well in the type of conditions we have. We must be careful not to help it spread.

Play, ride, explore: Wingello’s Forest Recreational Park reopens

Get ready for adventure, the brand-new Wingello Forest Recreational Adventure Park is officially open, and it’s better than ever ... Located in the heart of Wingello State Forest, the park was designed by Nicholas Bray Landscapes to offer a more inclusive and accessible outdoor experience.

Rainbow Walk questions answered

Diana Roberts. The concept for walking paths around Nimbin was originally envisaged as a three-stage project in 2007. Stage one connected Cullen Street to Alternative Way and Cecil Street. The exact route for this stage was defined in 2013, after extensive consultations with the community and affected private landholders.

After 52 years, what do we need now?

The Aquarius Foundation and friends have decided to hold an anniversary event each year that honours and celebrates the radical spirit created at the 1973 Aquarius Festival. The Aquarius Festival had the slogan 'You are the Festival', where people shared their skills, building domes and yurts, making food...

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